Dispersants: Human Health

BP used the dispersants Corexit 9500 and 9527 to disperse the crude oil on the surface of the Gulf of Mexico and at the seafloor 5,000 feet below the surface. These dispersants have the ability to increase chemical update in the human body, resulting in illness.

If you come into contact with dispersants, call your doctor. If you have a medical emergency, call 911.

The best way to prevent illness is to prevent exposure. Pathways of exposure include inhalation, ingestion and absorption through the skin or eyes.